Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 119068

Propranolol

Tabled: 9 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Mr Luke Charters

LabourYork Outer

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of propranolol in pharmacies; and what steps he is taking to ensure supply.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
The Department is aware of supply issues affecting propranolol 80 milligram and 160 milligram modified release (MR) capsules due to ongoing manufacturing issues which are expected to last until at least July 2026.The Department is working with all supplie...

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